Head of R&D Security

Job Context: For over 20 years, Ekinops has been driving innovation in network systems. We provide solutions focused on the needs of communication service providers and enterprises worldwide. We provide open , trusted and innovative network connectivity and enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions. Today, over 120 international service providers, including numerous Tier 1 carriers around the world, trust our people and technologies. Over 50% of our 500-strong team works in our multi-national Agile R&D centers. Our company has a strong international background, with sales offices strategically located around the world. Duties and Responsibilities: As part of the R&D organization, you will serve as the Head of R&D Security, leading security-related initiatives across all R&D departments. In this key role, you will play a pivotal role in embedding security principles and practices throughout the entire design and development lifecycle. Additionally, you will ensure that our products comply with relevant security standards and regulations. Your responsibilities will include the following: Management of Security team (4 people) and coordination with Product Security Coordinators in R&D Product lines. Stays up-to-date with security standards applicable to our products and solutions and anticipate plans and roadmaps to comply with those standards. Defines and updates on a regular basis Ekinops security policy rules, to ensure we are best-in-class and conform to relevant standards or guidelines. Defines and regularly updates the Ekinops security risk assessment guidelines (Security by Design, Hardening guides) and tools (SAST, DAST), for use in all development projects through DevSecOps pipelines Ensures that SBOMs are regularly scanned against different Vulnerability databases (NVD, Debian, …) Ensures any public vulnerability affecting our software (e.g. open source components integrated in our software) are continuously listed, analyzed, reported and fixed in a timely manner and according to our SLA to our customers. Leads Ekinops security governance on R&D products and reports to Senior Management Performs or supervises regular security audits. Monitors threats and attacks undergone by our customers and our competitors’ products, and derive relevant actions Supports R&D Product lines activities for all security-related matters. Supports PreSales and Marketing to answer to RFIs and RFPs in particular for our compliancy with Security requirements Support Operations for forensics in case of security incident Partners with CISO’s of our customers to position Ekinops as a trustworthy and secure vendor Profile and skills: To carry out the role of a Head of R&D Security successfully, a candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications: MSc in Telecommunications or Computer Science with Preferably a Security major Proven experience (10 years) in security, especially in software, network and embedded equipment (linux based) Strong knowledge of security standards (ISO27001, Common Criteria, TSA, RED …) Strong experience and hands-on in embedded software development Previous experience in working in a DevSecOps organization Good understanding of Virtualization, and IP routing. Good understanding of cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS) Optical Transport knowledge is a plus. Previous experience in working in international environments Ability to interact with customers or partners at senior level (CISO) Ability to work with large teams and international Teams. Ability to prioritize effectively and make decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Package: Fix salary plus bonus Profit sharing program

Location: Massy, FR

Posted Date: 1/30/2025